MYRModel Year Report

2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman

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2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:46:11.810Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mini Cooper S Clubman Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 51 complaints 2009 2010: 13 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2020: 1 complaints 2020 2021: 0 complaints 2021
2009: 51 complaints
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YearComplaints
20070
200811
200951
201013
201112
20122
20201
20210

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 45%

45% of complaints: engine — 23 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200526

DRIVING CAR TO WORK AND DIED AS I WAS GOING THROUGH AN 4 WAY INTERSECTION, CAR WAS IN MOTION WITH MULTIPLE VEHICLES AROUND ME. I HAD TO GET OUT AND PUSH THE CAR OUT OF THE INTERSECTION AND OFF THE ROAD. TRIED TO START WITH NO SUCCESS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200212

2009 CLUBMAN MINI COOP FUEL PUMP KEEPS TRYING TO DIE WHEN DRIVING.THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. IT DIE ON ME TRYING TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON L45.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191227

POWER TRAIN 20%

20% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

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VEHICLE FAILED DUE TO ISSUE WITH THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. THIS CAUSED THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDES TO BREAK AND DROP INTO THE OIL PAN. ENTIRE ENGINE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120427

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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AFTER DRIVING TO WORK FOR 30 MINUTES, I PARKED MY CAR. I THOUGHT I SMELLED SOMETHING AS I WALKED AWAY, SO I STOPPED AN LOOKED, BUT I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. FIVE MINUTES AFTER WALKING INTO MY BUILDING, SOMEONE TOLD ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111018

The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contacted became aware of a failure with the electrical system.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240528

The contact owns a 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240117

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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AFTER DRIVING TO WORK FOR 30 MINUTES, I PARKED MY CAR. I THOUGHT I SMELLED SOMETHING AS I WALKED AWAY, SO I STOPPED AN LOOKED, BUT I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. FIVE MINUTES AFTER WALKING INTO MY BUILDING, SOMEONE TOLD ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111018

I PARKED MY 2009 MINI CLUBMAN AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 10 MILES TO THE GROCERY STORE ROUND TRIP AND UNLOADED GROCERIES, WENT BACK OUT TO THE CAR AND IT WAS SMOKING WHITE SMOKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100801

VEHICLE FAILED DUE TO ISSUE WITH THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. THIS CAUSED THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDES TO BREAK AND DROP INTO THE OIL PAN. ENTIRE ENGINE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120427

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20111011 — PE (closed 20120611)

Engine compartment fire

R 20120229 — engine and engine cooling

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-20

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGANDURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.

Campaign 12V008000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180615 — engine and engine cooling

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time.

Campaign 18V248000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 12V008000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V248000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.